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dom⋅i⋅nate

[dom-uh-neyt]

verb, -nat⋅ed, -nat⋅ing.

–verb (used with object)

1.	to rule over; govern; control.

2.	to tower above; overlook; overshadow: A tall pine dominated the landscape.

3.	to predominate, permeate, or characterize.

4.	Mathematics. (of a series, vector, etc.) to have terms or components greater in absolute value than the corresponding terms or components of a given series, vector, etc.

5.	Linguistics. (of a node in a tree diagram) to be connected with (a subordinate node) either directly by a single downward branch or indirectly by a sequence of downward branches.

–verb (used without object)

6.	to rule; exercise control; predominate.

7.	to occupy a commanding or elevated position.

Origin:
1605–15; < L dominātus (ptp. of dominārī to master, control), equiv. to domin- (s. of dominus) master + -ātus -ate ¹

Related forms:

dom⋅i⋅nat⋅ing⋅ly, adverb

dom⋅i⋅na⋅tor, noun

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dom·i·nate (dŏm'ə-nāt')

v. dom·i·nat·ed, dom·i·nat·ing, dom·i·nates

v. tr.

To control, govern, or rule by superior authority or power: Successful leaders dominate events rather than react to them.
To exert a supreme, guiding influence on or over: Ambition dominated their lives.
To enjoy a commanding, controlling position in: a drug company that dominates the tranquilizer market.
To overlook from a height: a view from the cliffside chalet that dominates the valley.

v. intr.

To have or exert strong authority or mastery.
To be situated in or occupy a position that is more elevated or decidedly superior to others.

[Latin dominārī, domināt-, to rule, from dominus, lord; see dem- in Indo-European roots.]
dom'i·na'tive adj., dom'i·na'tor n.

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